Star Coach

The head coach was on edge and warmed up for the game in advance.

The battle for the top spot started before the game even started. Jiangshan and Fermer had a good understanding and encouraged the team in the same way.

Jiangshan made some minor adjustments to the starting lineup, sending out a 352 lineup, with Staval starting and appearing at the right center back position.

He is a rare generalist who can play in every position in the midfield and backcourt, but he is just average, not outstanding. At most, he is a poor version of O'Shea, the man who claims to be able to play 11 positions.

Pander and Lahm became wingbacks, commanding a wing, and the midfield was thick. Larne, Hitzlsperger and Kai played together again.

Kuranyi and Dorante took the starting positions in the frontcourt. Didik and Huth were all sitting on the bench, waiting for their chance to play.

Hoffenheim's players have not been very impressive this season. The player who scored the most goals is Kuranyi. He only scored 10 goals in nearly half of the game, which is completely incomparable to the goal rate of last season, but his assists increased by 4, which is more comprehensive than last season.

Rahn is the team's biggest discovery. He is physically fit, can rush and grab, and can also shoot from outside the penalty area. Hoffenheim's midfield butcher has attracted the attention of many teams. Unfortunately, Jiangshan priced him as high as 12 million marks, which scared away many teams.

After the transformation, Kai is also getting better. He has contributed 5 assists so far this season, which is quite sharp. Moreover, he has not lost his wing defense, and has also made up for some tricks of central defense. The quality of the whole person has improved a lot.

In the latest issue of Bild, Kai's value has exceeded 4 million marks. Of course, Lahm's value is as high as 8 million marks, and Pandel is even higher, 9 million marks. The team's top player Kuranyi is worth 10 million marks, which has risen to a higher level.

Saarbrücken's formation is the traditional 442, with strong impact on the wing and particularly accurate crosses. The two forwards, Saneno and Erpizik, are ready to give Hoffenheim a fatal blow at any time.

The combination of midfielders Mann and Kohler is good at attacking and defending. They are almost unstoppable in this season's games and are the biggest contributors to the team's top spot so far.

The two of them have scored 11 goals in the German Southern League together, with a high scoring rate, 7 of which were long-range shots. As long as the two appear in front of the opponent's penalty area, the threat is quite large.

Goalkeeper Pokman has completed 5 zero seals this season, second only to Hoffenheim's Wiese. Wiese is already recognized as the first goalkeeper of the German Southern League, with a value of 8 million marks. Not to mention the Bundesliga team, even the German national team is paying attention to his performance.

"The battle for the top spot is a fierce collision. Sisters, who do you think will win?" In the audience, several women were chattering and discussing. They were beautiful and all models.

Several women appeared in the stands, instantly attracting the attention of the fans. I didn't expect that there were beautiful women in Hoffenheim. It seems that the reputation of the Blues Hoffenheim has begun to attract foreign fans.

"I don't know who will win, but I think Jiangshan will at least not lose." Heidi Krum was full of confidence and looked at Jiangshan, a familiar person, with joy. "Jiangshan's ability to control the game is better than other coaches."

"You know what, he is really young. But you said he is only 23 years old, I don't believe it, he must be over 30 years old..." Tyra Banks licked her lips, "I don't know how capable he is?"

Heidi Krum rolled her eyes, "Nymphomaniac, it depends on whether Jiangshan wants it or not!"

"Go, as long as I show up, there is no man I can't seduce." Banks said proudly, "Men are animals who think with their lower body. Why not make an appointment at night?"

"Haha, good! If you can make an appointment with him, I support you." Krum was a little unhappy. I thought, "You can seduce a man that I couldn't seduce?"

"Ask him? Of course you have to come! Aren't you the host today?" Banks smiled and smacked his lips, "But as long as you ask me out, I can make him not go back. But don't mess around. You just got divorced, and you must want a man."

"Let's talk about it after the game! Let's see what Jiangshan means. I don't know him very well."

At the beginning of the game, both sides began to test each other and rub against each other, gradually generating the heat of the game.

Apart from the individual abilities of the players, from the perspective of formation alone, Jiangshan's 352 formation restrained Saarbrücken's 442 formation to a certain extent. At least on the defensive end, their sense of security is stronger.

After the 352 formation is spread out, it looks like a condom, which can hold a lot of water and can also be used as a balloon to catch Saarbrücken's attack.

Rubbing, rubbing. Both teams are testing each other to their heart's content, and they will soon know how deep and deep the other side is.

Time passed quickly, 30 minutes had passed. Although neither side had scored, they had created some opportunities. The forwards on both sides had the opportunity to shoot, but they just couldn't break the goal.

In the 37th minute, Pandel received a pass from Larn and suddenly shot. His instinct told him that it was time to shoot.

Bang! The ball was blocked by Saneno who retreated into the penalty area and went out of the penalty area.

Kuranyi was quick-eyed and quick-footed. He took the ball away from the edge of the penalty area, lightly picked it up, passed the opponent, flashed out of space, and shot in one go.

Kuranyi's shooting angles became more and more tricky, and he had more and more general style. Jiangshan knew that the ball was in when he saw him kicking.

Hoffenheim's two consecutive shots finally broke through the membrane and took the lead at home.

In the 38th minute, the score became 1:0.

In the top battle before Christmas, Jiangshan's team was in the lead. According to the real-time standings, they have successfully reached the top. Yes, as long as the score is maintained until the end of the game, they will have bonuses to pay out.

In the second half, Femer deployed troops and directed the team to counterattack. This season, Saarbrücken is the team with the most reversals, and he is confident that he can complete the reversal. How is Jiangshan's team's reversal ability? No, not a single one.

In the games they won, they scored first. And in the three games they lost, they scored later and failed to complete the reversal.

The people of Saarbrücken forgot that Jiangshan's team can't be praised for anything else, but the defense is absolutely top-notch, very tough, hard, like an iron rod. Even against Bayern, they are able to keep the goal intact, not to mention that they are fully prepared for the game against Saarbrücken.

In the 69th minute, Saarbrücken's defense was empty and was counterattacked by Hoffenheim.

Kai's long pass directly penetrated four defensive players and fell to Kuranyi's feet. Kuranyi ran with the ball for a while, passed it to captain Dorante, who completed the final attack.

One step into the penalty area, shot, goalkeeper Pokman was unable to react, and when he lay down to save the ball, the ball had already entered the net. He lay on the ground, looking at the sky, helpless.

Fermer was depressed. How could such a good game be so one-sided? The preparations before the game, none of the tactics were played well, all in vain.

Hoffenheim took a two-goal lead and secured the victory. The battle for the top spot in the German Southern League was uneventful.